Hardtail

Take the lightest and most capable carbon hardtail frame available and deck it out in drool-worthy bits. Said bits include the SRAM's wireless XX1 Eagle AXS drivetrain, an integrated power meter, ultralight carbon wheels, and a custom RockShox SID Brain Ultimate fork.
- At 775 grams, the new S-Works Epic Hardtail chassis is the lightest production hardtail frame on earth. What’s more, we’ve designed it to be incredibly capable and comfortable, with progressive geometry and an advanced composite layup that boosts vertical compliance.
- Custom RockShox SID Brain Ultimate cuts every possible gram, thanks to its carbon steerer and fork crown. What’s more, it boosts your sprint speed, thanks to its top-adjust Brain Fade damper, which makes for a brilliant fork that goes plush when you want it to and stays firm when it’s time to get out of the saddle and launch your next attack.
- Blazing fast shifts with nary a derailleur cable in sight—that’s the promise of the AXS edition of the S-Works Epic Hardtail. And the bling doesn’t end with SRAM’s premier, wide-range drivetrain. The bike also sports top-of-the-line SRAM Level Ultimate disc brakes, a QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, and ultralight Roval Control SL carbon wheelset.
- Get more out of every training ride by precisely gauging your power output with the QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter

Call it a healthy disrespect for the status quo, but we were getting bored with hardtail designs. So instead of playing along with a glued-on smile, we opted to turn the cross country world on its head with a bike that's not only the lightest mountain frame we've ever made. It's our lightest frame—period. Introducing the S-Works Epic Hardtail.
Over the last decade, cross country racing has evolved into a completely different animal—the courses are rowdier, more technical, and overall, they're inherently different. Because of this, we realized that the best bike for the job needs to not only be lightweight and stiff but also be able to descend and climb with equal prowess. Determining the best geometry was the easier of the two, as we took our current XC race geo and added some trail DNA to the mix. This equates to a longer top tube, a shortened head tube, and a slacked-out front end, the result of which is a tremendous increase in downhill stability, plus a wider fit range. And just as importantly, this doesn't require any sacrifice of climbing proficiency. The weight aspect was more complicated, though. We were posed with the question, "How do you take weight out of something that's already so light?" But the answer was relatively obvious: you get the best mountain bike engineers together in one room and let the magic come out.
Up until now, there were two ways to lighten up a frame—use less of the same grade of carbon or use less of a higher-grade carbon. Option one is never a viable solution as it sacrifices stiffness and strength, two attributes that shouldn't be tampered with. And while we did end up using option two, we weren't content with the amount of weight we could cut out by just using a different grade of carbon. So how else do you cut weight? Well, we began looking at our layup schedules to see if they could be improved, which shed light on a new discovery—layup inefficiencies.
Beginning with our Rider-First Engineered frame technology, each size Epic Hardtail is specifically tailored to size—every carbon layup and tube are exclusively selected based upon hundreds of hours of collected ride data. What does this mean for you? It not only creates the optimal balance of rigidity, weight, and responsiveness across every frame size, but it led us to the discovery of how to save weight through the studying of the layup.
Through extensive layup studies, we made the discovery that, by further controlling the construction and layup schedules, we could drastically decrease weight, all while maintaining the ride characteristics that you'd expect from a top-level XC race bike. With this discovery, each frame now features complex cut carbon plys that allow difficult junctions to be covered with less overlap. And while this does complicate the carbon frame puzzle by adding more pieces to the mix, it allows us to design and place them more intelligently. The result of this is a lighter frame, stronger junctions, and a drastic increase in stiffness. We then took the weight savings one step further by using Japanese military ballistic-grade carbon, which we now call 12m, to create the lightest mountain bike we've ever made. How much lighter of a frame, you ask? Less than 900 grams for a size Large frame—the same weight as a full 24oz Purist water bottle.
For the build, the S-Works spares no expense, opting for a custom RockShox SID World Cup fork with Brain, SRAM XX1 Eagle 12-speed shifting, SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes, and hand-built Roval Control SL carbon wheels.
- To provide the optimal blend of stiffness, crazy light weight, and strength, we constructed the frame from our S-Works FACT 12m carbon fiber. And when combined with our XC 29 Geometry, this Epic is guaranteed to deliver uncompromising, blistering speed and agile handling come race day—no matter the course.
- The RockShox SID World Cup 29 fork with Brain provides 90/100mm of efficient travel. It features Brain technology that distinguishes between terrain and rider input in order to maximize your power, while a Brain Fade adjusts the oil flow when not hitting bumps.
- The 1x drivetrain is controlled by SRAM's venerable XX1 Eagle components to form the ultimate in efficiency and intuitive feel, while also having the added benefit of significant weight savings and minimal required maintenance.

The All-City Electric Queen was expressly made for maximum fun. Sitting squarely in the “trail” category it goes up almost as well as it comes back down. Short wheelbase, modern trail geometry, and plus size tire clearance makes this a non-stop dirt party no matter what terrain you’re tackling that day. Its whippy 612 chromoly frame with internal dropper post routing, boost spacing, and those short chainstays make berm-carving and wheelies second nature. A RockShox Sektor fork delivers 120mm of travel so you can get after it and carry more speed through the fun stuff, while WTB ST wheels and 3-inch Ranger tires keep you on your line when you’re pushing the limits. Its SRAM NX 1x12 drivetrain delivers a significant gear range to tackle all brands of elevation change, and SRAM Level hydraulic brakes keep your Queen from abusing all that power. You’ll pilot this rad machine from the comfort of a cockpit outfitted by Salsa, All-City, and Promax, ensuring your ride is both Electric and worthy of frequent repetition.

Wickedly Fast. Ridiculously Fun.
The LES 27.5 is a hardtail aficionado’s dream machine—an ultra-light chassis with BMX-like handling and the rollover advantage of bigger wheels, all in a snappy, fast-accelerating package to fit a wide range of rider sizes. It features new-school hardtail racing geometry with category-redefining short chainstays, allowing the bike to move over trails with a rare agility not often found in serious racing hardtails. With clearance for up to 2.6-inch-wide tires and designed to work with forks from 100–130mm travel, the LES 27.5 is equally at home on a twisting short track as it is through black-diamond terrain. It’s wickedly fun, hyper-capable, and ready for rapid-fire accelerations through rollers, berms, and jumps.
The LES 27.5 is built on an ultra-light, ride-tuned carbon frame featuring leading-edge carbon fiber materials and Pivot’s proprietary hollow core internal molding technology. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and seat and chainstay shaping designed to reduce rider fatigue and trail vibration. The design incorporates boost 110mm front and 148mm rear dropout spacing. Besides the added clearance for bigger tires, boost spacing allows you to take advantage of wider hubs for stiffer wheels and the most precise handling and responsiveness to rider input. Full-length internal cable routing via Pivot’s exclusive, easy-to-maintain Cable Port System keeps cables clean, quiet, and protected, and allows seamless integration of electronic drivetrains. The LES 27.5 is easily 2x and 1x gearing compatible. For those who love the simple functionality of 1x systems, the removable front derailleur mount offers an incredibly sleek, clean installation with almost no evidence of the un-needed hardware. With a racing pedigree that holds victories in professional races around the world, the LES 27.5 is built to excel.

Wickedly Fast. Ridiculously Fun.
The LES 27.5 is a hardtail aficionado’s dream machine—an ultra-light chassis with BMX-like handling and the rollover advantage of bigger wheels, all in a snappy, fast-accelerating package to fit a wide range of rider sizes. It features new-school hardtail racing geometry with category-redefining short chainstays, allowing the bike to move over trails with a rare agility not often found in serious racing hardtails. With clearance for up to 2.6-inch-wide tires and designed to work with forks from 100–130mm travel, the LES 27.5 is equally at home on a twisting short track as it is through black-diamond terrain. It’s wickedly fun, hyper-capable, and ready for rapid-fire accelerations through rollers, berms, and jumps.
The LES 27.5 is built on an ultra-light, ride-tuned carbon frame featuring leading-edge carbon fiber materials and Pivot’s proprietary hollow core internal molding technology. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and seat and chainstay shaping designed to reduce rider fatigue and trail vibration. The design incorporates boost 110mm front and 148mm rear dropout spacing. Besides the added clearance for bigger tires, boost spacing allows you to take advantage of wider hubs for stiffer wheels and the most precise handling and responsiveness to rider input. Full-length internal cable routing via Pivot’s exclusive, easy-to-maintain Cable Port System keeps cables clean, quiet, and protected, and allows seamless integration of electronic drivetrains. The LES 27.5 is easily 2x and 1x gearing compatible. For those who love the simple functionality of 1x systems, the removable front derailleur mount offers an incredibly sleek, clean installation with almost no evidence of the un-needed hardware. With a racing pedigree that holds victories in professional races around the world, the LES 27.5 is built to excel.

Wickedly Fast. Ridiculously Fun.
The LES 27.5 is a hardtail aficionado’s dream machine—an ultra-light chassis with BMX-like handling and the rollover advantage of bigger wheels, all in a snappy, fast-accelerating package to fit a wide range of rider sizes. It features new-school hardtail racing geometry with category-redefining short chainstays, allowing the bike to move over trails with a rare agility not often found in serious racing hardtails. With clearance for up to 2.6-inch-wide tires and designed to work with forks from 100–130mm travel, the LES 27.5 is equally at home on a twisting short track as it is through black-diamond terrain. It’s wickedly fun, hyper-capable, and ready for rapid-fire accelerations through rollers, berms, and jumps.
The LES 27.5 is built on an ultra-light, ride-tuned carbon frame featuring leading-edge carbon fiber materials and Pivot’s proprietary hollow core internal molding technology. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and seat and chainstay shaping designed to reduce rider fatigue and trail vibration. The design incorporates boost 110mm front and 148mm rear dropout spacing. Besides the added clearance for bigger tires, boost spacing allows you to take advantage of wider hubs for stiffer wheels and the most precise handling and responsiveness to rider input. Full-length internal cable routing via Pivot’s exclusive, easy-to-maintain Cable Port System keeps cables clean, quiet, and protected, and allows seamless integration of electronic drivetrains. The LES 27.5 is easily 2x and 1x gearing compatible. For those who love the simple functionality of 1x systems, the removable front derailleur mount offers an incredibly sleek, clean installation with almost no evidence of the un-needed hardware. With a racing pedigree that holds victories in professional races around the world, the LES 27.5 is built to excel.

Wickedly Fast. Ridiculously Fun.
The LES 27.5 is a hardtail aficionado’s dream machine—an ultra-light chassis with BMX-like handling and the rollover advantage of bigger wheels, all in a snappy, fast-accelerating package to fit a wide range of rider sizes. It features new-school hardtail racing geometry with category-redefining short chainstays, allowing the bike to move over trails with a rare agility not often found in serious racing hardtails. With clearance for up to 2.6-inch-wide tires and designed to work with forks from 100–130mm travel, the LES 27.5 is equally at home on a twisting short track as it is through black-diamond terrain. It’s wickedly fun, hyper-capable, and ready for rapid-fire accelerations through rollers, berms, and jumps.
The LES 27.5 is built on an ultra-light, ride-tuned carbon frame featuring leading-edge carbon fiber materials and Pivot’s proprietary hollow core internal molding technology. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and seat and chainstay shaping designed to reduce rider fatigue and trail vibration. The design incorporates boost 110mm front and 148mm rear dropout spacing. Besides the added clearance for bigger tires, boost spacing allows you to take advantage of wider hubs for stiffer wheels and the most precise handling and responsiveness to rider input. Full-length internal cable routing via Pivot’s exclusive, easy-to-maintain Cable Port System keeps cables clean, quiet, and protected, and allows seamless integration of electronic drivetrains. The LES 27.5 is easily 2x and 1x gearing compatible. For those who love the simple functionality of 1x systems, the removable front derailleur mount offers an incredibly sleek, clean installation with almost no evidence of the un-needed hardware. With a racing pedigree that holds victories in professional races around the world, the LES 27.5 is built to excel.

Wickedly Fast. Ridiculously Fun.
The LES 27.5 is a hardtail aficionado’s dream machine—an ultra-light chassis with BMX-like handling and the rollover advantage of bigger wheels, all in a snappy, fast-accelerating package to fit a wide range of rider sizes. It features new-school hardtail racing geometry with category-redefining short chainstays, allowing the bike to move over trails with a rare agility not often found in serious racing hardtails. With clearance for up to 2.6-inch-wide tires and designed to work with forks from 100–130mm travel, the LES 27.5 is equally at home on a twisting short track as it is through black-diamond terrain. It’s wickedly fun, hyper-capable, and ready for rapid-fire accelerations through rollers, berms, and jumps.
The LES 27.5 is built on an ultra-light, ride-tuned carbon frame featuring leading-edge carbon fiber materials and Pivot’s proprietary hollow core internal molding technology. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and seat and chainstay shaping designed to reduce rider fatigue and trail vibration. The design incorporates boost 110mm front and 148mm rear dropout spacing. Besides the added clearance for bigger tires, boost spacing allows you to take advantage of wider hubs for stiffer wheels and the most precise handling and responsiveness to rider input. Full-length internal cable routing via Pivot’s exclusive, easy-to-maintain Cable Port System keeps cables clean, quiet, and protected, and allows seamless integration of electronic drivetrains. The LES 27.5 is easily 2x and 1x gearing compatible. For those who love the simple functionality of 1x systems, the removable front derailleur mount offers an incredibly sleek, clean installation with almost no evidence of the un-needed hardware. With a racing pedigree that holds victories in professional races around the world, the LES 27.5 is built to excel.

Think of the Ultralight edition of the Epic Hardtail as a science experiment—a lesson in just how crazy light and capable you could make a race bike. We pulled out all the stops on this one and the end result is your personal rocket ship to the top step of the winner’s podium.
- At 775 grams, the new S-Works Epic Hardtail chassis is the lightest production hardtail frame on earth. What’s more, we’ve designed it to be incredibly capable and comfortable, with progressive geometry and an advanced composite layup that boosts vertical compliance.
- A Fox Factory Step-Cast 32 shaves the grams while providing 100 millimeters of silky, Kashima-coated suspension. And since weight is the enemy here, we equipped the Ultralight with some equally ultralight Roval Control SL carbon wheels. SRAM’s XX1 Eagle drivetrain gives you massive gear range and quick, precise shifts. Finally, the Ultralight can go from crazy-quick to a tidy stop, thanks to the trademark modulation and power of Magura’s MT8 SL disc brakes.

With all of the growth in full-suspension XC bikes, we found that hardtails were starting to become a little same old, same old. So we thought to ourselves, 'What better time than now to shake things up with a modern, revolutionary design?' Say hello to the Epic Hardtail Expert.
- At a mere 915 grams, the new Epic Fact 11m frame is stunningly light. What’s more, we’ve designed the Epic chassis to be incredibly capable and comfortable, with progressive geometry and an advanced composite layup that boosts vertical compliance.
- The RockShox SID Brain 29 features our Brain damper, which knows the difference between rider and terrain inputs—staying firm in hard accelerations on smooth ground, and effectively soaking up imperfections when the trail decides to fight back. You get the highest efficiency possible when hammering up climbs, and smooth compression on the descents—all without ever having to flick a switch.
- SRAM's 12-speed GX Eagle groupset, with its 10-50t cassette, provides a wide gear range that lets you spin up the climbs, yet have plenty of top end for the descents. One-by setups also decrease weight and make it next to impossible to drop a chain.

When Every Second Counts
In a sport where success is measured in half seconds, racers are looking for every possible advantage—and that’s exactly what the Pivot LES provides. The LES combines incredible efficiency with the smoothness and trail tuning that the world’s best athletes need to outlast and outpace the competition.
World Cup racers and XC enthusiasts seeking a hardtail option that excels on every kind of terrain love Pivot’s new-school racing geometry. A slightly slack head angle (69.3-deg when paired with a 100mm fork), low bottom bracket, tight wheelbase, and the improved rollover of its larger-diameter wheels give the LES every advantage while climbing, and make this hardtail far more capable while descending and cornering on technical trails. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and meticulously engineered seat and chainstays. Combined, these features offer the best ride feel and significantly reduce athlete fatigue on even the longest courses.
Efficiency freaks will love the extra power you can lay down with ultra-stiff Boost wheels, and the extra room between hub flanges improves ride feel and durability, especially on 29-inch wheels. The Cable Port System means that whether you choose to go the traditional shifting route or opt for Shimano’s Di2 system, all your cables, housing, wires, and batteries are neatly tucked away for the ultimate in weather and impact resistance, no matter what setup you choose. Compatible with 29 x 2.3-inch or 27.5 x 2.8-inch tires, and with the ability to run 1x, 2x, or singlespeed drivetrains, the LES is a world class XC hardtail with no shortage of versatility.

When Every Second Counts
In a sport where success is measured in half seconds, racers are looking for every possible advantage—and that’s exactly what the Pivot LES provides. The LES combines incredible efficiency with the smoothness and trail tuning that the world’s best athletes need to outlast and outpace the competition.
World Cup racers and XC enthusiasts seeking a hardtail option that excels on every kind of terrain love Pivot’s new-school racing geometry. A slightly slack head angle (69.3-deg when paired with a 100mm fork), low bottom bracket, tight wheelbase, and the improved rollover of its larger-diameter wheels give the LES every advantage while climbing, and make this hardtail far more capable while descending and cornering on technical trails. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and meticulously engineered seat and chainstays. Combined, these features offer the best ride feel and significantly reduce athlete fatigue on even the longest courses.
Efficiency freaks will love the extra power you can lay down with ultra-stiff Boost wheels, and the extra room between hub flanges improves ride feel and durability, especially on 29-inch wheels. The Cable Port System means that whether you choose to go the traditional shifting route or opt for Shimano’s Di2 system, all your cables, housing, wires, and batteries are neatly tucked away for the ultimate in weather and impact resistance, no matter what setup you choose. Compatible with 29 x 2.3-inch or 27.5 x 2.8-inch tires, and with the ability to run 1x, 2x, or singlespeed drivetrains, the LES is a world class XC hardtail with no shortage of versatility.

When Every Second Counts
In a sport where success is measured in half seconds, racers are looking for every possible advantage—and that’s exactly what the Pivot LES provides. The LES combines incredible efficiency with the smoothness and trail tuning that the world’s best athletes need to outlast and outpace the competition.
World Cup racers and XC enthusiasts seeking a hardtail option that excels on every kind of terrain love Pivot’s new-school racing geometry. A slightly slack head angle (69.3-deg when paired with a 100mm fork), low bottom bracket, tight wheelbase, and the improved rollover of its larger-diameter wheels give the LES every advantage while climbing, and make this hardtail far more capable while descending and cornering on technical trails. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and meticulously engineered seat and chainstays. Combined, these features offer the best ride feel and significantly reduce athlete fatigue on even the longest courses.
Efficiency freaks will love the extra power you can lay down with ultra-stiff Boost wheels, and the extra room between hub flanges improves ride feel and durability, especially on 29-inch wheels. The Cable Port System means that whether you choose to go the traditional shifting route or opt for Shimano’s Di2 system, all your cables, housing, wires, and batteries are neatly tucked away for the ultimate in weather and impact resistance, no matter what setup you choose. Compatible with 29 x 2.3-inch or 27.5 x 2.8-inch tires, and with the ability to run 1x, 2x, or singlespeed drivetrains, the LES is a world class XC hardtail with no shortage of versatility.

When Every Second Counts
In a sport where success is measured in half seconds, racers are looking for every possible advantage—and that’s exactly what the Pivot LES provides. The LES combines incredible efficiency with the smoothness and trail tuning that the world’s best athletes need to outlast and outpace the competition.
World Cup racers and XC enthusiasts seeking a hardtail option that excels on every kind of terrain love Pivot’s new-school racing geometry. A slightly slack head angle (69.3-deg when paired with a 100mm fork), low bottom bracket, tight wheelbase, and the improved rollover of its larger-diameter wheels give the LES every advantage while climbing, and make this hardtail far more capable while descending and cornering on technical trails. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and meticulously engineered seat and chainstays. Combined, these features offer the best ride feel and significantly reduce athlete fatigue on even the longest courses.
Efficiency freaks will love the extra power you can lay down with ultra-stiff Boost wheels, and the extra room between hub flanges improves ride feel and durability, especially on 29-inch wheels. The Cable Port System means that whether you choose to go the traditional shifting route or opt for Shimano’s Di2 system, all your cables, housing, wires, and batteries are neatly tucked away for the ultimate in weather and impact resistance, no matter what setup you choose. Compatible with 29 x 2.3-inch or 27.5 x 2.8-inch tires, and with the ability to run 1x, 2x, or singlespeed drivetrains, the LES is a world class XC hardtail with no shortage of versatility.

When Every Second Counts
In a sport where success is measured in half seconds, racers are looking for every possible advantage—and that’s exactly what the Pivot LES provides. The LES combines incredible efficiency with the smoothness and trail tuning that the world’s best athletes need to outlast and outpace the competition.
World Cup racers and XC enthusiasts seeking a hardtail option that excels on every kind of terrain love Pivot’s new-school racing geometry. A slightly slack head angle (69.3-deg when paired with a 100mm fork), low bottom bracket, tight wheelbase, and the improved rollover of its larger-diameter wheels give the LES every advantage while climbing, and make this hardtail far more capable while descending and cornering on technical trails. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and meticulously engineered seat and chainstays. Combined, these features offer the best ride feel and significantly reduce athlete fatigue on even the longest courses.
Efficiency freaks will love the extra power you can lay down with ultra-stiff Boost wheels, and the extra room between hub flanges improves ride feel and durability, especially on 29-inch wheels. The Cable Port System means that whether you choose to go the traditional shifting route or opt for Shimano’s Di2 system, all your cables, housing, wires, and batteries are neatly tucked away for the ultimate in weather and impact resistance, no matter what setup you choose. Compatible with 29 x 2.3-inch or 27.5 x 2.8-inch tires, and with the ability to run 1x, 2x, or singlespeed drivetrains, the LES is a world class XC hardtail with no shortage of versatility.

When Every Second Counts
In a sport where success is measured in half seconds, racers are looking for every possible advantage, and that’s exactly what the Pivot LES provides. The LES combines incredible efficiency with the smoothness and trail tuning that the world’s best athletes need to outlast and outpace the competition.
World Cup racers and XC enthusiasts seeking a hardtail option that excels on every kind of terrain love Pivot’s new-school racing geometry. A slightly slack head angle (69.3-deg when paired with a 100mm fork), low bottom bracket, tight wheelbase, and the improved rollover of its larger-diameter wheels give the LES every advantage while climbing, and make this hardtail far more capable while descending and cornering on technical trails. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and meticulously engineered seat and chainstays. Combined, these features offer the best ride feel and significantly reduce athlete fatigue on even the longest courses.
Efficiency freaks will love the extra power you can lay down with ultra-stiff Boost wheels, and the extra room between hub flanges improves durability, especially on 29-inch wheels. The Cable Port System means that whether you choose to go the traditional shifting route or opt for Shimano’s Di2 system, all your cables, housing, wires, and batteries are neatly tucked away for the ultimate in weather and impact resistance, no matter what setup you choose. Compatible with 29 x 2.3-inch or 27.5 x 2.8-inch tires, and with the ability to run 1x, 2x, or singlespeed drivetrains, the LES is a world class XC hardtail with no shortage of versatility.

When Every Second Counts
In a sport where success is measured in half seconds, racers are looking for every possible advantage, and that’s exactly what the Pivot LES provides. The LES combines incredible efficiency with the smoothness and trail tuning that the world’s best athletes need to outlast and outpace the competition.
World Cup racers and XC enthusiasts seeking a hardtail option that excels on every kind of terrain love Pivot’s new-school racing geometry. A slightly slack head angle (69.3-deg when paired with a 100mm fork), low bottom bracket, tight wheelbase, and the improved rollover of its larger-diameter wheels give the LES every advantage while climbing, and make this hardtail far more capable while descending and cornering on technical trails. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and meticulously engineered seat and chainstays. Combined, these features offer the best ride feel and significantly reduce athlete fatigue on even the longest courses.
Efficiency freaks will love the extra power you can lay down with ultra-stiff Boost wheels, and the extra room between hub flanges improves durability, especially on 29-inch wheels. The Cable Port System means that whether you choose to go the traditional shifting route or opt for Shimano’s Di2 system, all your cables, housing, wires, and batteries are neatly tucked away for the ultimate in weather and impact resistance, no matter what setup you choose. Compatible with 29 x 2.3-inch or 27.5 x 2.8-inch tires, and with the ability to run 1x, 2x, or singlespeed drivetrains, the LES is a world class XC hardtail with no shortage of versatility.

When Every Second Counts
In a sport where success is measured in half seconds, racers are looking for every possible advantage—and that’s exactly what the Pivot LES provides. The LES combines incredible efficiency with the smoothness and trail tuning that the world’s best athletes need to outlast and outpace the competition.
World Cup racers and XC enthusiasts seeking a hardtail option that excels on every kind of terrain love Pivot’s new-school racing geometry. A slightly slack head angle (69.3-deg when paired with a 100mm fork), low bottom bracket, tight wheelbase, and the improved rollover of its larger-diameter wheels give the LES every advantage while climbing, and make this hardtail far more capable while descending and cornering on technical trails. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and meticulously engineered seat and chainstays. Combined, these features offer the best ride feel and significantly reduce athlete fatigue on even the longest courses.
Efficiency freaks will love the extra power you can lay down with ultra-stiff Boost wheels, and the extra room between hub flanges improves ride feel and durability, especially on 29-inch wheels. The Cable Port System means that whether you choose to go the traditional shifting route or opt for Shimano’s Di2 system, all your cables, housing, wires, and batteries are neatly tucked away for the ultimate in weather and impact resistance, no matter what setup you choose. Compatible with 29 x 2.3-inch or 27.5 x 2.8-inch tires, and with the ability to run 1x, 2x, or singlespeed drivetrains, the LES is a world class XC hardtail with no shortage of versatility.

When Every Second Counts
In a sport where success is measured in half seconds, racers are looking for every possible advantage, and that’s exactly what the Pivot LES provides. The LES combines incredible efficiency with the smoothness and trail tuning that the world’s best athletes need to outlast and outpace the competition.
World Cup racers and XC enthusiasts seeking a hardtail option that excels on every kind of terrain love Pivot’s new-school racing geometry. A slightly slack head angle (69.3-deg when paired with a 100mm fork), low bottom bracket, tight wheelbase, and the improved rollover of its larger-diameter wheels give the LES every advantage while climbing, and make this hardtail far more capable while descending and cornering on technical trails. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and meticulously engineered seat and chainstays. Combined, these features offer the best ride feel and significantly reduce athlete fatigue on even the longest courses.
Efficiency freaks will love the extra power you can lay down with ultra-stiff Boost wheels, and the extra room between hub flanges improves durability, especially on 29-inch wheels. The Cable Port System means that whether you choose to go the traditional shifting route or opt for Shimano’s Di2 system, all your cables, housing, wires, and batteries are neatly tucked away for the ultimate in weather and impact resistance, no matter what setup you choose. Compatible with 29 x 2.3-inch or 27.5 x 2.8-inch tires, and with the ability to run 1x, 2x, or singlespeed drivetrains, the LES is a world class XC hardtail with no shortage of versatility.

When Every Second Counts
In a sport where success is measured in half seconds, racers are looking for every possible advantage—and that’s exactly what the Pivot LES provides. The LES combines incredible efficiency with the smoothness and trail tuning that the world’s best athletes need to outlast and outpace the competition.
World Cup racers and XC enthusiasts seeking a hardtail option that excels on every kind of terrain love Pivot’s new-school racing geometry. A slightly slack head angle (69.3-deg when paired with a 100mm fork), low bottom bracket, tight wheelbase, and the improved rollover of its larger-diameter wheels give the LES every advantage while climbing, and make this hardtail far more capable while descending and cornering on technical trails. Specific frame features include the oversized box section downtube and bottom bracket area, tapered head tube, and meticulously engineered seat and chainstays. Combined, these features offer the best ride feel and significantly reduce athlete fatigue on even the longest courses.
Efficiency freaks will love the extra power you can lay down with ultra-stiff Boost wheels, and the extra room between hub flanges improves ride feel and durability, especially on 29-inch wheels. The Cable Port System means that whether you choose to go the traditional shifting route or opt for Shimano’s Di2 system, all your cables, housing, wires, and batteries are neatly tucked away for the ultimate in weather and impact resistance, no matter what setup you choose. Compatible with 29 x 2.3-inch or 27.5 x 2.8-inch tires, and with the ability to run 1x, 2x, or singlespeed drivetrains, the LES is a world class XC hardtail with no shortage of versatility.

The Pivot LES Fat is the world’s most versatile big-tire machine. It's compatible with almost every wheel size available, from 26-inch to 27.5-inch Fat to 29er. The perfect wheel and tire combination? That’s always open to debate. But one thing is beyond dispute: No matter which wheel size you choose, your bike should handle great. Pivot's proprietary Swinger II dropout system guarantees that’s always the case, no matter which wheel and tire combination you use. The ingenious dropouts maintain ideal geometry via an indexed adjustment arc designed into the dropouts—the bigger the wheel and the more clearance you choose, the lower the bottom bracket.
The LES Fat full carbon frame features a svelte top tube and seatstay shaping for comfort on long rides and epic adventures. The full carbon frame features leading-edge materials and Pivot's proprietary hollow-core, internal-molding process. This coveted technology enables Pivot to create an ultra-lightweight frame featuring the largest downtube in the category and a 132mm Press Fit BB for best-in-class power transfer. Additional frame details include the Cable Port System for clean and easy cable routing, three water bottle mounts, and a narrow Q-Factor for better pedaling ergonomics. The LES Fat frameset includes a Pivot-designed carbon, rigid fork that easily accommodates any wheel size with clearance to spare. This full carbon fork features 150mm dropout spacing—the same spacing as fat bike suspension forks, so you can use the same wheels with rigid and suspension forks. Looking for a bike that's ready for anything? The LES Fat is a four-season hardtail that can take you from singletrack to snow to sand with no compromises.

Often times, carbon gets all of the attention, but as our Senior Advanced R&D Engineer, Chuck Teixeira, says, "If you haven't ridden an aluminum bike lately, you haven't ridden an aluminum bike." And with its D'Aluisio Smartweld frame, the Chisel Expert with two-by gearing is no exception.
Traditional welding methods create frame joints by connecting tubes to cylinders, leaving the performance and security of the connection up to the skill of the welder. D'Aluisio (DSW), however, allows us to move the joint away from the area of the highest stress, making for a lighter frameset that's stiff, compliant, and incredibly strong—the optimal characteristics of a hardtail XC rig. So what does this mean for you? You'll be powering up climbs, shredding singletrack, and everything in between on a bike that has you questioning why alloy's gotten such a bad rap.
And to further improve this feel, the Chisel also features our XC geometry, which took our previous XC race geo and added some trail DNA to the mix. This equates to a longer top tube, a shortened head tube, and a slacked out front-end, the result of which is a tremendous increase in downhill stability, plus a wider range of fit. And just as importantly, this doesn't require any sacrifice of climbing proficiency.
The build on this Chisel features a SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, powerful SRAM Level TL hydraulic disc brakes, and 25-millimeter-wide alloy wheels that are optimized for weight and traction.
- Given its lightweight and ultra-stiff characteristics, M5 aluminum was the natural choice for the frame's construction. And when complemented with our speed-focused XC 29 Geometry, D'Aluisio Smartweld technology, and internal cable routing, you get a bike that compromises nothing in delivering explosive speed, confident handling, and hassle-free maintenance.
- A custom RockShox Reba RL 29 fork offers up 90/100mm of smooth travel (size-specific), while an easily accessible compression and rebound adjusts permit you to customize the feel according to the terrain at hand.
- SRAM's 12-speed NX Eagle groupset, with its 11-50t cassette, provides a wide gear range that lets you spin up the climbs, yet have plenty of top end for the descents. One-by setups also decrease weight and make it next to impossible to drop a chain.

Often times, carbon gets all of the attention, but as our Senior Advanced R&D Engineer, Chuck Teixeira, says, "If you haven't ridden an aluminum bike lately, you haven't ridden an aluminum bike." And with its D'Aluisio Smartweld frame, the Women's Chisel Expert with two-by gearing is no exception.
Traditional welding methods create frame joints by connecting tubes to cylinders, leaving the performance and security of the connection up to the skill of the welder. D'Aluisio (DSW), however, allows us to move the joint away from the area of the highest stress, making for a lighter frameset that's stiff, compliant, and incredibly strong—the optimal characteristics of a hardtail XC rig. So what does this mean for you? You'll be powering up climbs, shredding singletrack, and everything in between on a bike that has you questioning why alloy's gotten such a bad rap.
And to further improve this feel, the Chisel also features our XC geometry, which took our previous XC race geo and added some trail DNA to the mix. This equates to a longer top tube, a shortened head tube, and a slacked out front-end, the result of which is a tremendous increase in downhill stability, plus a wider range of fit. And just as importantly, this doesn't require any sacrifice of climbing proficiency.
The build on this Chisel features a SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, powerful SRAM TL hydraulic disc brakes, and 25-millimeter-wide alloy wheels that are optimized for weight and traction. Even better, almost every component has been tailored specifically for women, from the handlebar width to the crankarm length, all the way to our superlative Myth Sport saddle.
- Given its lightweight and ultra-stiff characteristics, M5 aluminum was the natural choice for the frame's construction. And when complemented with our speed-focused Women's XC 29 Geometry, D'Aluisio Smartweld technology, and internal cable routing, you get a bike that compromises nothing in delivering explosive speed, confident handling, and hassle-free maintenance.
- A custom RockShox Reba RL 29 fork offers up 90/100mm of smooth travel, while an easily accessible compression and rebound adjust permit you to customize the feel according to the terrain at hand.
- SRAM's 12-speed NX Eagle groupset, with its 11-50t cassette, provides a wide gear range that lets you spin up the climbs, yet have plenty of top end for the descents. One-by setups also decrease weight and make it next to impossible to drop a chain.